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Information About Karen:

Personal Description:

I am a mature mother of 3 adults, semi-retired, living in Inverbervie. I am a graduate of Aberdeen and Napier Universities and have mainly worked in IT , including for IBM and Aviva. More recently I have worked with disabled and dyslexic students and adults , including at Robert Gordon University.

I have been tutoring maths for 10 years, and have had excellent feedback. I am friendly and approachable, and flexibly adjust the teaching to suit the student's needs. Most students either just need confidence, or perhaps have a "block" where they have missed or not understood something. Most teachers seem to use rote learning but never get round to teaching the basic understanding of the matter - so students can "do it" at the time, but two months later don't remember what they are trying to do.

Tailored homework helps with reinforcement, and there is no extra charge. Exam technique is also covered.

Teaching Experience:

10 years maths tutoring.
5 years teaching disabled and dyslexic students in the use of assistive software.
3 grown up children who are graduates in architecture, law and IT!

Tutoring Approach:

I usually work in the student's home as this is where they are most comfortable. I will check their latest exam results and discuss what they feel their weak areas are. I will ensure they are covering the whole syllabus. I will usually do 2 hour sessions, weekly or fortnightly, concentrating on 1-2 subjects, with given homework for reinforcement. I will work through past papers with the student to: highlight weak areas; give the student confidence; move fluidly between the different subjects; and cover exam technique.

Clients usually book 4 or 10 sessions. 10 sessions will usually ensure an uplift of one grade.

Qualifications:

• BSc Hons Biochemistry with first year maths, Aberdeen University, 1983
• Postgraduate Diploma in Systems Analysis and Design (IT); double award winner, Napier University 1984
• Higher Maths A; O Grade Maths "A"
• IBM and Aviva Training (Programming and Business Analysis)

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you
References Supplied?	Yes
Current DBS/CRB Check?	Yes